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Project Coordinator (Focus Area in Academic and Career Success Center)

Wayne State College is seeking a Project Coordinator (Focus Area in Academic and Career Success Center).

Project Coordinator Nature of Work: Performs a variety of professional and administrative duties in support of the day to day operations of a function, program, and/or department – this is not a secretarial position. Assists in program planning and development; interprets, monitors, and analyzes information regarding operating policies and procedures; administers budgets; and coordinates academic and/or staff personnel matters. Resolves problems that have a significant impact on the overall goals of the department.

Project Coordinator Examples of Work Performed: 

1. Plan, organize, and coordinate academic and career events and activities (such as new student registration, transfer day, career fairs and other student success events) including but not limited to coordinating logistics, arranging catering, scheduling venue and coordinating room layouts.
2. Maintain and update website for the Academic and Career Success Center and associated social media accounts
3. Promote events and activities, writing communications and designing presentation and marketing materials in collaboration with a graphic designer
4. Manage project timelines, deliverables, and implementation plans for center initiatives
5. Anticipate challenges and independently implement corrective actions to keep projects on track
6. Prepare and maintain office records, scheduling for tutor positions, coaching appointments, Early Alert Program, workshops, Writing Help Desk, and General Studies courses
7. Maintain and update student advisor information in PeopleSoft
8. Support assessment planning and evaluation of programs, initiatives and student outcomes
9. Analyze information, identify issues, and determine next steps with minimal supervision
10. Complete contract recommends and information sheets for faculty and student workers associated with activities that support Academic and Career Succes Center work
11. Preserve student records and respond to student requests as needed
12. Run various computer programs including but not limited to: PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Publisher, Wildcats Online, Wildcat360 (Pharos), Handshake, 12Twenty, and the Outlook system
13. Exercise independent judgment in prioritizing tasks, managing competing deadlines, and determining appropriate courses of action
14. Support cross-functional coordination between advising staff, administration, and campus partners
15. Schedule meetings, prepare agendas/ supporting documents, and generate minutes for distribution/ archive
16. Prepare various materials, copies, packets, and office supplies
17. Maintain office communications through phone, email, and direct communication for all employees of the Academic and Career Success Center
18. Receive and direct students, campus guests, faculty and other walk-in traffic
19. Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications: 
Associate’s degree or work-related experience.

Apply Online: 
https://nscs.peopleadmin.com/postings/13198

Wayne State College serves as a model of success for regional public higher education. Investments in infrastructure and facilities, expanded academic programs and partnerships, a whole-campus approach to recruitment and retention, and a commitment to strategic planning position the College as a strong member of the Nebraska State College System. More than 4,500 students rely on Wayne State for access to graduate and undergraduate degree programs in more than 130 programs of study each year, a role the College has proudly filled since its founding in 1891. Our goals are clear: continually improve retention and graduation rates, provide high-quality academic programs and campus facilities, support workforce and economic development in the region, maintain affordability and access, and manage resources for sustainability. We invite qualified applicants to join us in our important work.